Senior Financial Accountant

Sharp & Carter

Company Overview

This organisation is a large and well-established Australian business with a national footprint and a collaborative finance function.

The business offers strong mentorship, broad exposure, and genuine long-term career development opportunities for ambitious finance professionals looking to make their first move into industry.

The Role

Reporting into the finance team, the Senior Financial Accountant will gain exposure across financial reporting, compliance, operational finance, and stakeholder engagement within a large and complex environment.

This role has been designed to suit a Big 4 or Mid-Tier first mover looking to step into a broad financial accounting role with strong mentorship, hands-on exposure, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with month-end financial reporting and preparation of financial statements
  • Support year-end reporting requirements, audit processes, and tax compliance
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and support
  • Gain exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and broader finance operations
  • Support BAS, FBT, and indirect tax obligations
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting processes
  • Deliver financial analysis and reporting to support operational decision-making
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives across reporting and finance operations
  • Support broader finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

The Candidate

  • Big 4 or Mid-Tier Audit / Business Services background preferred
  • Strong technical accounting foundation and understanding of financial reporting principles
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
  • Motivated to develop a long-term career within industry

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
  • CA / CPA qualified or nearing completion
  • 3-5+ years’ experience within Audit or Business Services
  • Advanced Excel capability and strong systems aptitude highly regarded

How to Apply

To apply online, click the link below. For further information, contact Alex Cox at: ***email_hidden***